3.8
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Glossier Super Glow has a moisturizing rating of 3.8 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 4.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.6 out of 10.
What else is good about it? Glossier Super Glow is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
5 | Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation |
4 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
3 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
2 | Glyceryl Stearate SE | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
1.5 | Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.3 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Magnesium PCA | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
0.3 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
0.3 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
5
Function
Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-pigmentation
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
One of the best-researched derivatives of vitamin C. It is more resistant to light and air and retains all the properties of ascorbic acid – antioxidant, collagen-boosting, and anti-pigmentation, but with less irritation.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
An emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.